David Rudin Aims for All Titles with Hapoel Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
American basketball player David Rudin joined Hapoel Jerusalem for the 2026/2027 season and discussed his move on a podcast. Initially hoping for an NBA offer, Rudin chose Hapoel Jerusalem when those plans fell through, citing the team's exciting trajectory and the competitive EuroCup. His primary goal for the season is to win all titles and reach the EuroLeague.
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- David Rudin joined Hapoel Jerusalem for the 2026/2027 season, aiming to win all titles.
- Rudin initially pursued an NBA opportunity before committing to the Israeli team.
- He cited Hapoel Jerusalem's "amazing" trajectory and the EuroCup as key factors in his decision.
- Rudin advised new American players in Europe to "live in the moment" and adapt quickly.
- The team's goal is to win all titles and reach the EuroLeague, supported by ownership and coaches.
American basketball player David Rudin, who joined Hapoel Jerusalem in the summer for the 2026/2027 season, discussed his move to Israel and his aspirations in a recent interview on the Euro Insiders podcast. Rudin revealed that Hapoel Jerusalem was not his only option, as he had previously spoken with his agent about EuroLeague teams. However, his initial desire was to play in the NBA, and he waited to see if an offer would materialize.
As NBA opportunities became less certain due to various team movements, Rudin reconsidered his options. Hapoel Jerusalem, he stated, was among the first to express strong interest again. He described the team's trajectory as "amazing" and "very exciting," and sees the EuroCup as a "very competitive" stage and a "good opportunity" to win the title under a new coach and with new players.
Rudin also offered advice to American players transitioning to European basketball, emphasizing the importance of "living in the moment" and understanding the differences from the U.S. He stressed the need to watch a lot of video to adapt to the European game.
Looking ahead to the current season, Rudin stated his goal is to "win all the titles" and reach the EuroLeague. He believes that owner Matan Adelson, coach Dan Shamir, and coach Saša Obradović share this vision and that the team is poised to make the necessary leap to achieve these ambitions.